Job Description

Join the LPN Nursing team at Avera!

Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers.


• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.


• Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals


• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here !


• Enjoy frequent Friday afternoons off!

Job Summary

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the supervision of the provider.


• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.


• Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations.


• Obtain height/weight, blood pressure and medical history information.


• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the provider.


• Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.


• Educate patient and family about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.


• One year of clinical practice preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of SD and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  
  
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  
  
  • Occasional weekend (One Saturday morning shift every 8-12 weeks)
  
  
  • Evening and Saturday Urgent Care rotation
  
  

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $22.75 - $31.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

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